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What does goodwill toward men mean in the Bible?

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Goodwill toward men signifies God's intention to bring peace and salvation to His chosen people through the birth of Jesus.

In Luke 2:14, 'goodwill toward men' reflects God's disposition of favor toward His elect, offering them peace through the coming of Christ. This goodwill is not a blanket statement for all humanity but is specific to those whom God has chosen for salvation. The sermon explains that God's goodwill is evident through His sovereign plan, culminating in Jesus Christ, who embodied God's gracious purpose. This emphasizes that true peace is possible only through a relationship with Christ, underscoring the need for repentance and faith in Him as the means of reconciliation.
Scripture References: Luke 2:14, 2 Peter 3:9

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